Date of Completion
2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Keywords
Menopause, Patient Education, PT Interventions, Risk Prevention, Women’s Health
Abstract
Menopause is a natural part of aging in women, occurring between the early forties and mid-fifties. Unfortunately, most women have limited knowledge of its symptoms and the role of physical therapy in alleviating these symptoms and minimizing the associated health risks of menopause. Moreover, the role of patient education in improving their knowledge is not completely explored, especially in the Philippines. This study primarily aims to determine the effect of patient education on the knowledge of menopausal symptoms, risk prevention, and appropriate physical therapy interventions among women. In this quasi-experimental study, 60 participants were gathered and screened using the established inclusion and exclusion criteria. Each participant accomplished a demographic survey, a pre-test, and a post-test. All research instruments were made by the researchers, which also included an educational program or seminar and brochures. Demographic data were summarized using frequency and percentage distribution, while the pre- and post-tests were analyzed using a paired t-test. Based on the gathered data, the majority of the participants in Salitran IV, Cavite fall under the 35-39 age group, with asthma being the most common comorbidity, and irritability as the most common menopausal symptom. Results showed a significant improvement in menopause management and its prevention. However, no significant difference was found in background knowledge since participants already had proficient knowledge of menopause before the seminar. Overall, the seminar effectively increased participants’ knowledge from developing to a proficient level after the patient education. Ultimately, providing patient education on menopausal women increases their knowledge level regarding menopausal symptoms and their management using physical therapy interventions.
First Advisor
Ethel A. Saqueton, DPT, MAE, PTRP
APA Citation
Abiera, D. L.,
Berenguer, M. D.,
Duran, D. P.,
Gonzalez, J. R.,
Loba, G.,
Marquez, S. B.,
Pagatpatan, C. N.,
Ramos, B. A.,
Silva, M. M.,
&
Videña, A. F.
(2025).
The effect of patient education regarding physical therapy intervention as management of menopausal symptoms in the knowledge of menopausal women in Dasmariñas, Cavite.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
Retrieved from https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bspt/926